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Fair of St. Mark |
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St. Mark, Fair of (Feria de San Marcos) Mid-April to early May The Fair of St. Mark, which is held annually for nearly a month in Aguascalientes, dates back to the early 17th century and remains one of Mexico's most famous fiestas. It is primarily a showcase for the country's more than 200 forms of ritual and folk dance, each of which has its own meaning, mythology, history, and pageantry. There are also commercial and art exhibits, cockfights, bullfights, sports competitions, parades, and a battle of flowers. The wandering musicians known as mariachis give concerts, and regional folk dance groups from all over Mexico perform in the San Marcos Garden. CONTACTS: Mexico Tourism Board 21 E. 63rd St., Fl. 3 New York, NY 10021 800-446-3942 or 212-821-0314; fax: 212-821-0367 www.visitmexico.com SOURCES: IntlThFolk-1979, p. 267 Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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